The Dream Job System Podcast Choose The Audience You Want To "Suck" In Front Of | Ep #801
Jan 16, 2026
Discover a strategy for mastering new skills by practicing in front of the right audience. Embrace the idea that everyone starts off poorly and learn to accept that initial struggle. Instead of overwhelming yourself with top professionals, focus on low-stakes environments to build confidence. Use targeted outreach and experimentation to refine your approach. This method isn’t just for job seekers; it applies to entrepreneurs, writers, and more. Transform your nerves into growth opportunities!
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Embrace Early Failure To Learn Fast
- New strategies often require tolerance for early failure because initial attempts will likely be poor.
- Accepting that you’ll suck at first lets you deliberately practice and improve before targeting top opportunities.
Practice With Low-Stakes Audiences First
- Practice your pitches with low-stakes audiences before approaching top-tier targets.
- Use those early meetings to learn, iterate, and refine your approach until you have a repeatable playbook.
Cold Email Mistake With Google
- Austin admits he once sent cold emails to Google with typos and felt awful the next morning.
- That mistake taught him the value of practicing in lower-stakes contexts first.
